Which Canadian provinces have rent control?
Provinces with active rent increase guidelines: Ontario (2.5% in 2024, but only for units first occupied before November 15, 2018), British Columbia (3.0%), Nova Scotia (5.0%), Quebec (~3.0% guideline from the TAL), and Prince Edward Island (3.0%). Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland do not impose rent increase limits, though proper notice must still be given.
What notice must a landlord give for a rent increase in Ontario?
Ontario landlords must give at least 90 days written notice using the N1 form (Notice of Rent Increase) before the increase takes effect. The rent can only be increased once every 12 months. The increase cannot exceed the provincial guideline (2.5% in 2024) unless the landlord successfully applies for an above-guideline increase (AGI) from the Landlord and Tenant Board based on extraordinary cost increases.
Can a landlord increase rent above the guideline in BC?
In BC, landlords can apply to the Residential Tenancy Branch (RTB) for an additional rent increase above the standard guideline (3% in 2024) if they can demonstrate eligible capital expenditures or significant increases in operating costs such as property taxes or utilities. The application must be filed before giving the tenant notice of an above-guideline increase.